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A Brief History of Strategy Consulting: 100 years from Frederick Taylor to the “Next New Normal”

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The history of strategy consulting starts with Frederick Taylor and the Scientific Management movement but took many twists and turns as it evolved into its current state, an industry looking inward and pondering where it fits in the new technology-powered business world. one that would focus on business strategy.

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The Ultimate Guide To Becoming A Freelance Consultant: 25 Things I’ve Learned

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In 2012, I was first exposed to the world of freelance strategy consultants while working for a-connect. I wanted something that signaled a firm and also allowed me some flexibility in the type of work I did (I landed on Vivo Strategies). At the time, I had a hunch that this was a path I wanted to explore.

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John Legend Made Slides? What Famous Alums Learned In Consulting

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Many leaders of companies, governments and other institutions started their careers in consulting but have not spoken extensively about their experiences and what it taught them. Do you have a toolkit for business problem solving? Rajat Gupta, insider trading (McKinsey) Jeffrey Skilling, Enron Scandal (McKinsey).